Senior Project Manager - Coles SO QLD

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About The Team

Property looks after one of Australia’s most dynamic portfolios. With an extensive footprint of over 1,800 retail outlets nationally, we’re growing every day. Our team manages every one of these locations, and we work together with our business units on all thing’s property, from site acquisition through to asset management.

About The Role

Based at our Mount Gravatt office in Queensland, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering medium and large-scale construction projects across our property portfolio.  

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of planning, managing, and delivering projects that shape the future of our stores. This role provides a clear pathway to management and will see you influencing stakeholders, leading project teams, and driving outcomes that matter to our business and our customers. 

Applications close September 30. 

What you will do 

You’ll take ownership of projects from handover through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to customers and store teams.  

By collaborating with developers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders, you’ll drive innovation and efficiencies while embedding compliance, safety, and customer focus into every stage of delivery. 

You Will Also

• Lead and coordinate diverse project teams including contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders 
• Manage project planning, scheduling, administration, quality control, cost management, and safety 
• Monitor progress against critical paths to deliver projects within approved timelines and budgets 
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance and strong commercial outcomes 
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives in design, cost, and time efficiencies 
• Provide effective communication and reporting to stakeholders at every stage of delivery. 

About you and your skills 

• You’re a proven project manager with a strong track record in delivering construction projects of scale.  
• Known for your ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, you combine technical know-how with commercial acumen and a results-driven mindset.  
• You thrive in dynamic, customer-centric environments and are eager to grow into future leadership opportunities. 
• You'll bring experience in managing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration.   

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What’S In It For You?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About The Recruitment Process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 165041

Employment Type: Full time